Explor’Essonne

Are you looking for a tourist guide just for you, available anytime, anywhere? And with the click of a finger you can choose from dozens of routes to suit your tastes? Following on from Val-d'Oise my Balade and Randonnées Hauts-de-Seine, it's Essonne's turn to promote its region with the Explor'Essonne application. This easy-to-use online guide invites you to explore the sometimes hidden wonders of this Île-de-France département on foot. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a leisurely stroller, get your trainers on and off you go!

Free tour of Essonne

Since 2023, Explore'Essonne has been listing the most beautiful walking routes in the département. Marshes, gardens, historic monuments… The cultural and heritage sites along each route reveal a little more about the treasures of Essonne.

What's the idea behind this free application? Around fifty suggestions for walks, suitable for all abilities, whether you're looking for a sporting getaway or a simple family outing. Once you've decided on the difficulty and time of your trip, it's up to you to choose your getaway. If you're approaching a tourist site, Explor'Essonne will let you know with a tourist information sheet packed with information about the surrounding flora and fauna.

Puzzles in Essonne

Classic itineraries, health trails** or fun trail games**, there's no shortage of ideas to help you (re)discover Essonne and immerse yourself in the region's history. Among the unusual trails, try The Strange Peril of Chamarande Castle. You'll plunge into the history of the commune and its historic estate, through 1? hours of treasure hunts and riddles.

Want to discover the history of the cobblestones that adorn the streets of the Paris Region? The game The Secrets of Sandstone will take you back to the 1889 Universal Exhibition and reveal all its secrets, from Paris to the quarry on the Butte du Puits.

The Paris Region can be explored in a fun, sporting or responsible way thanks to our leisure applications.